Editors' Picks: My Skincare Routine

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Angelique Serrano, Beauty Director

Age: 35 Skin concern: Battling breakouts while fending off fine lines. P.M. Routine: I spot-treat incoming pimples with a dab of the sulfur-fueled ProActiv+ Skin Purifying Mask ($40 for complete kit; proactiv.com). For an intense dose of moisture I use SK-II Facial Treatment Mask ($135; sephora.com) at least once a week. I'll pop one on before bed and activate my DVR while my face drinks in all of the vitamins and acids that brighten and soften. About once every week, I reach for Perricone MD Blue Plasma ($95; perriconemd.com). The peel packs enzymes and hydrators that shed dulling dead skin cells without stripping the skin. Immediately after a dose, my face looks rosy, not raw. In the mornings, I sweep a few drops of Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum ($80; sulwhasoo.com) over my entire face. The amber liquid is meant to add moisture and boost a glow. I'm happy to report that I've gotten much better about applying SPF on the daily, and I have a feeling it's because I've been using La Roche Posay Anthelios SPF 60 ($30; laroche-posay.com). My skin drinks in the thin, lightweight liquid quickly, so I can move on with my makeup routine in a matter of seconds.

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SELENE MILANO, SENIOR BEAUTY EDITOR, INSTYLE.COM

Age: 40 Skin Concern: Anti-aging A.M. Routine: I love Colbert MD Tone Control Facial discs ($72/20 discs; colbertmd.com). In place of the charming freckles of my youth, I now have considerably less attractive sun spots-this evens out my tone, exfoliates and clears skin of a day's worth of grime. Dr. Jart's CC cream ($42; sephora.com) is just the right level of coverage for fall days. It gives my skin a dewy, hydrated look but it doesn't feel too heavy or settle into my fine lines. This Lancome Elixer ($270; lancome-usa.com) is an investment, no doubt but if you're looking for a luxury product that will truly transform your complexion, this is it. The closest you can get to instant skin perfection is Skin Medica TNS Essential Serum ($270; skinmedica.com). I use it morning and night and my skin feels noticeably more tight and even. This brings me to my can't-leave-the-house-without product: a zinc sunscreen. As a physical barrier, zinc is the only ingredient that staves off hyper pigmentation. I apply Elta MD's tinted version ($28; dermstore.com) in the morning under my makeup and I'm set for the day.

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SELENE MILANO, SENIOR BEAUTY EDITOR, INSTYLE.COM

P.M. Routine: I tend to take a less is more approach when it comes to washing my face. I really only do it once a day and sometimes not at all if I haven't been wearing makeup. This new Clinique brush ($42; sephora.com) exfoliates and manages to feel effective and gentle at the same time. La Mer Lifting and Firming Mask ($230; cremedelamer.com) is a decadent, rich leave-on moisturizer. I only use it once a week—when I really need a lift—and when I do I can really notice a difference. If you haven't tried wipes for makeup removal- you are seriously missing out. Neutrogena ($42; sephora.com) gets off every ounce of whatever it is I've slathered on my face for the day. My children either cackle in laughter or pretend to be frightened when they see me in this SK-II’s Facial Treatment Mask ($135; sephora.com) reminiscent of Silence of the Lambs-but there is no instant pick me up even on the same level. My skin appears brighter and more glowing after 15 minutes. I bring these big guns out before events.

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Marianne Mychaskiw, Assistant Beauty Editor, InStyle.com

Age: 26Skin Concern: I’m at that in-between age where I want to take steps toward preventative anti-aging, while simultaneously battling the same breakouts I’ve been getting on and off since I was 15. Routine: AmorePacific's Treat Enzyme Peel ($60; amorepacific.com) exfoliates just enough to keep my complexion smooth, but is gentle enough to use every day. Renee Rouleau Anti-Cyst Treatment ($40; reneerouleau.com) is the only thing that will get rid of those obnoxious, under-the-skin pimples that you usually can’t tackle until they surface. SK-II’s clarifying toner ($70; sk-ii.com) works wonders at controlling my skin’s oil levels. I’ll apply a layer of Tatcha Deep Hydration Serum ($95; tatcha.com) at night, and allow my skin to drink in its moisturizing properties. Ever since high school, retinol was my go-to product for keeping my skin clear. I especially love Colleen Rothschild’s formula ($65; colleenrothschild.com). It isn’t drying at all, and works overtime to fade any uneven post-breakout tones. Dark circles have always been somewhat of an issue for me and SK-II’s nourishing eye cream ($120; sk-ii.com) is the only thing that works to keep my under-eye area in check, and goes the extra mile to prevent crow’s feet from even taking shape. I like to use Glamglow’s Powermud ($69; sephora.com) once a week to whisk away any dirt or leftover makeup. The clay-based mask works as a vacuum cleaner for clogged pores, and instantly transforms into a cleansing oil treatment as you wash it off.

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SARAH WEIR, BEAUTY ASSISTANT

P.M. Routine: At night I wash with the Olay cleanser and pat on a dime sized amount of face oil after cleansing– I'm not loyal to a specific oil but have recently enjoyed the luxurious feel of Bobbi Brown Extra face oil ($63; bobbibrown.com).
For a quick glow and to banish any flaky or dull skin, I apply my holy-grail, must–have Pacific Exfoliating Moisture mask ($90; capbeauty.com) to dry skin for 5 minutes and rinse. The lactic acid eats away at dead skin and clogged pores without irritating and the avocado and mango butters douse skin in moisture and leaves your skin feeling baby smooth.

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Sheryl George, Associate Beauty Editor

Age: 28 Skin Concern: Dullness/dark spots and dry skin A.M. Routine: I start my day with an exfoliating cleanser in the shower- I love Savor Spa's pearl cleaning cream ($48; omaroma.com). It has a lovely lavender scent and the exfoliating grains give a good scrub without being too harsh.
I have dry skin so I'm always layering moisturizers so my skin doesn't get parched and flakey. I use a serum with hyaluronic acid first, I'm currently using Intraceuticals hydration gel ($89; intraceuticals.com).
Next, I apply my moisturizer which contains antioxidants (I'm currently using StriVectin Present Perfect Antioxidant Defense Lotion, $59; strivectin.com).
Lastly, I apply sunscreen- I'm still loving the SPF I used in the summer (Radical Skin Perfecting Screen ($63; radicalskincare.com).

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SHERYL GEORGE, ASSOCIATE BEAUTY EDITOR

P.M. Routine:I wash off my makeup and grime with the Elemis cleansing balm ($60; ulta.com)-it smells aaamazing and it's like a spa experience at home. Sometimes I'll use it conjunction with my Clarisonic if I want a bit more exfoliating action.
I'll apply moisturizer (like the StriVectin formula from the AM)
I top it all off with a few drops of facial oil for an extra boost of moisture-I like Odacite Wild Carrot Serum Concentrate ($62; odacite.com). Weekly: I like to use Fresh Peony Brightening Treatment Mask ($65; sephora.com) overnight 1-2x a week. I also will use Chantecaille Fruits amp Flowers Mask ($86; chantecaille.com) 2x a week to help get rid of dead skin cells.

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Kahlana Barfield, Beauty Director

Age: 32 Skin concern: Dryness
On a good day, the first thing I do when I get home from work is take off my makeup with Neutrogena's Night Calming Remover Cleansing Towelettes ($6; drugstore.com). They're super soft and gentle yet strong enough to remove my makeup-even waterproof mascara.
After tossing the wipes, I wash my face with La Mer's Cleansing Gel ($80; cremedelamer.com). It's foams into a nice lather and cleans my skin without drying it out.
Once my face is clean, I mix up my "magic potion:" a cocktail of Rodin's Olio Lusso face oil ($170; oliolusso.com) combined with La Mer moisturizing cream ($295; cremedelamer.com). Nothing hydrates and gives my skin a glow like this duo.
I have normal-to-dry skin, so for me, I can never over moisturize (especially at night). In the morning, I wash my face with a creamy cleanser and moisturize with La Mer cream. I top that off with La Mer's UV Protecting Fluid ($85; cremedelamer.com), which doesn't leave behind a grey cast on my dark skin like most sunscreens do.

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Angelique Serrano, Beauty Director

Age: 35 Skin concern: Battling breakouts while fending off fine lines. P.M. Routine: I spot-treat incoming pimples with a dab of the sulfur-fueled ProActiv+ Skin Purifying Mask ($40 for complete kit; proactiv.com). For an intense dose of moisture I use SK-II Facial Treatment Mask ($135; sephora.com) at least once a week. I'll pop one on before bed and activate my DVR while my face drinks in all of the vitamins and acids that brighten and soften. About once every week, I reach for Perricone MD Blue Plasma ($95; perriconemd.com). The peel packs enzymes and hydrators that shed dulling dead skin cells without stripping the skin. Immediately after a dose, my face looks rosy, not raw. In the mornings, I sweep a few drops of Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum ($80; sulwhasoo.com) over my entire face. The amber liquid is meant to add moisture and boost a glow. I'm happy to report that I've gotten much better about applying SPF on the daily, and I have a feeling it's because I've been using La Roche Posay Anthelios SPF 60 ($30; laroche-posay.com). My skin drinks in the thin, lightweight liquid quickly, so I can move on with my makeup routine in a matter of seconds.